NUTR: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Residential) Application Details

This program prepares graduates for leadership in nutrition research, teaching, and service. Students conduct original research, culminating in a dissertation that expands the boundaries of nutrition knowledge, theory, and/or methodology. Doctoral students study the broad spectrum of areas that comprise nutrition (basic nutrition science, nutrition epidemiology, and nutrition policy), plus receive in-depth training in a single area or specialization. Faculty interests address a range of topics related to the role of nutrition in disease prevention and healthy development. Research and teaching interests in the Department reflect the role of nutrition across the lifecycle, basic nutrition science and metabolism, international nutrition, nutritional determinants of disease, impact of nutrition interventions and policies, and the promotion of health and prevention of nutrition-related chronic diseases throughout life.
Prospective PhD applicants: Read this open letter to prospective PhD candidates from Dr. Melinda Beck

See application details page for more info.

1. Complete online ApplyYourself application

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3-1-0-0 118801 (prim) IMPORTANT NOTE(S):

3-1-0-0 118801 (sec) See program details in GPS for requirements such as prequisites, prior degree, work experience, any test score waivers, as well as a tuition estimate and program overview.

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All UNC Gillings applications for graduate-level programs fall under the purview of the UNC Graduate School. Accordingly, you will apply to UNC Gillings via ApplyYourself, and UNC Gillings programs will make admissions recommendations to the UNC Graduate School for final approval.

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Once a recommendation is finalized, you will receive notice via email from the UNC Graduate School. Throughout the process, most of your questions can be answered by your program contact.

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NOTE: To be considered for UNC Graduate School scholarships, apply before priority deadline.

3-5-0-0 118817 (prim) Faculty interest(s)/mentor(s)

3-5-3-0 118820 (prim) Indicate up to three faculty members with whom you would like to work.

3-8-1-0 118844 (prim) Please upload a copy of your most recent transcript(s), including your current term grades, if applicable. (If grades are not yet available, send them to the UNC Gillings program contact as soon as they become available.) Be sure the transcript reflects the name of the institution and any degrees you received.

3-8-2-0 118846 (prim) We advise that you order two copies of your transcript(s) to be sent to you.

3-8-2-2 118848 (sec) If you are admitted and choose to enroll, UNC will require official transcript(s) showing degree(s) awarded.

3-12-0-0 118858 (prim) Community standards

3-12-0-0 118858 (sec) You will be asked about honor code, crime, academic sanction, military discharge, etc.

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3-13-1-0 118860 (prim) International students

3-13-1-1 118861 (sec) UNC does not accept a WES transcript as an acceptable substitute for an official transcript.

Financial Certification (U.S. Immigration requirement for entry into the United States) showing support for one year. A completed and signed International Student Data Form and Financial Certification Instruction/Worksheet in addition to the required documentation must be uploaded in the online application.

3-14-0-0 118872 (prim) Upload your personal statement.

3-14-12-0 118887 (prim) The personal statement should address the following issues (limit to 2-3 pages with no specific formatting).

3-14-17-64 118956 (sec) A brief statement of what interest you most about the Nutrition doctoral program at UNC-Chapel Hill.

3-14-17-65 118957 (sec) Specific aspects of nutrition, or research questions that interest you.

3-22-2-0 119030 (prim) GRE code 5816. TOEFL/IELTS information above. GRE test scores must be official, no more than 5 years old and reported directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). See our program details page for information regarding test scores.

3-25-2-0 119036 (prim) You will be able to track status through ApplyYourself. Once a decision is made, you will receive an email instructing login to the ApplyYourself portal to see the decision letter.

2. FYI: costs and funding (separate from the admissions process)

Note priority deadline to be eligible for UNC Graduate School scholarships and fellowships. Departments will decide which applicants to nominate. No additional application required.

6-3 119071 (prim) Apply for FEDERAL financial aid by March 1, 2016 (please verify this date via FAFSA) via FAFSA. If you've been admitted and completed the FAFSA form by their deadline, the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid will create a financial aid package for you.

7-2-1-0 119120 (prim) The UNC Graduate School reviews all admissions recommendations made by programs. Once final decisions have been made, the Graduate School will send you an email instructing login to the ApplyYourself portal to see the decision letter.

The Gillings Program Search is a tool for exploring academic programs at the School. It is a prospectus for the current year to be used in consultation with an academic adviser and does not constitute the complete degree or program requirements for graduation or program completion.